Michael Swift reflects on his 15-year career with Connacht and predicts a big season for Andy Friend’s side.

The 36-year-old Irishman joined the Premiership club as defence coach last year.

It was another busy weekend abroad for a raft of Irish-qualified players.

The sides meet in Saturday’s Pro14 inter-pro at the Sportsground.

After 17 years at the Sportsground, the Connacht legend is now defence coach under Pat Lam at Bristol.

Former Ireland U19 international Piers O’Conor has been impressed by the likes of Ian Madigan.

“I’m very proud of the fact that I spent so much time with Connacht as a player, but the reality is that they have to move on and it’s the same with me.”

Robin Copeland opted for a move to Connacht this summer.

After a week of looking back on the John Muldoon era, Connacht have to look ahead at how they will improve next season.

The superb back row leaves a legacy of ambition and humility as departs the Sportsground.

The departing captain will ‘watch from afar’ and hopes to see Connacht unleash performances like this more often .

The retiring captain even kicked a conversion in a record Connacht win over their rivals to the east.

The Portumna man moves on to Bristol next season but leaves behind a fine legacy.

The people of Connacht say thanks to their captain.

The Connacht captain will make his final appearance for the province before retirement tomorrow.

The western province round off a disappointing season against Leinster on Saturday.

The Connacht captain will play his last game for his province this weekend before taking up a coaching role in Bristol.

The Connacht legend is moving straight into professional coaching after he retires from playing.

The western province refused to lie down as they shared eight tries with the Premiership side.

The Wexford man has signed a two-year deal with the western province.

While the rest of the Pro14 schedule has been snowed under, Connacht will face a formidable task at altitude in Bloemfontein.

The Ireland second row has travelled to South Africa for this weekend’s Pro14 game.

The Westerners were beaten by six points but racked up four tries in the process.

John Muldoon says he was often tempted to leave his native province.

Kieran Marmion is set to make his 100th Championship appearance for the province while captain John Muldoon is also named to start.

Connacht must remain patient under new management, but results need to come to build confidence says John Muldoon.

But deep in thought.

Darragh Leader’s try and brilliant conversion in the second half looked set to give Connacht a hard-fought win until Willis Halaholo popped up.

The eastern province scored five tries to ruin John Muldoon’s 300th cap party.

Muldoon plays his 300th game for Connacht today.

“From two or three years ago I thought it was attainable to reach 300 caps. But at the end of last season I didn’t really care about it after I had that trophy.”

It’s a fourth win in a row for Pat Lam’s side.

Connacht captain John Muldoon will watch Toulouse’s trip with some regrets.

The long-serving flanker yesterday signed a new contract with the province and he said it was a no-brainer.

Pat Lam’s side are in action in the Sportsground tomorrow.

The list also includes some extraordinary acts of heroism.

The Westerners don’t need any further warning about how dangerous Zebre can be on home turf.

The skipper says the crowd make players give an extra 5% on nights like this.

“I’m proud of the fact I’ve been here through some very tough times,” says John Muldoon in poetic mood.